English and Film & Visual Culture MA (Hons)
University of Aberdeen
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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)

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16-SEP-24

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English with Film & Visual Culture at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for literature, language and creative writing, combined with rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century. Aberdeen is the perfect university to kick start your career in the arts and creative industries with sought-after transferable skills being your passport to many other options.Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of ...Read more

English with Film & Visual Culture at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s second most highly-rated research hub for literature, language and creative writing, combined with rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century. Aberdeen is the perfect university to kick start your career in the arts and creative industries with sought-after transferable skills being your passport to many other options.Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of literature, language and creative writing, rated second in the UK for its research output. You will study poetry and prose through the dynamic relationship between author, reader and literary text, covering every period from Chaucer to contemporary English, Scottish, Irish, European and American writing. You will learn about the cultural and critical impact of powerful and controversial modern works. You will be inspired by enthusiastic teachers and researchers, themselves acclaimed authors and poets and be encouraged to develop your own creative writing skills.Our unique Film & Visual Culture programme complements this perfectly, exploring the history and theory of the moving image within the shifting terrain of 21st century visual culture, with close analysis of visual objects and artefacts – analogue and digital, moving and still, underground and mainstream – with theories of visual representation, production and circulation. You will gain specialist knowledge and skills in the academic study of cinema and the opportunity to develop skills in digital video production and web design. You will be perfectly prepared for a career in the film industry, broadcasting, publishing, new media, journalism, teaching and other related fields, core writing, research, and communication skills vital to many other careers.


English is ranked third in Scotland for creative writing (Complete University Guide 2021).94% Overall Satisfaction for Linguistics and Creative Writing. The Complete University Guide 2021.
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These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
18/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
35th
Cinematics and Photography
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
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100%
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Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£18,000
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£17,000
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Marta
23 Nov 23

One of my favourite things is the Library, each floor has different noise levels, it's great to focus and is on campus so you're only ever a 10minute walk away maximum meaning..Read more

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Theresa
23 Nov 23

I really enjoy studying at the university of Aberdeen, from the stunning buildings to the courses offered to us. However, the uni Starbucks shut down which was a key place for me..Read more

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBB.For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B.GCSE in English or English Language is also required.

Applicants who achieve AABB or better over S4 and S5 are likely to be made an offer of admission. This may be unconditional or it may be conditional, dependent upon academic profile. Good performance in additional Highers / Advanced Highers may be required.Note: we do not double count a Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject, but we do consider that a B at Adv Higher is equivalent to an A grade at Higher.National 5 English at minimum grade C

Second year entry may be possible in most school based subjects. A minimum of ABB overall in Adv Higher is required. Adv Higher at A in the subject selected for Single Honours or AB in the subject selected for Joint Honours.

For entry into First Year, a minimum of 32 points required, including at least 5,5,5 at HL.For entry into Second Year, a minimum of 36 points, including at 6, 6, 6 at Higher level in subject(s) selected.English at a minimum of Standard level required.

A minimum of 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 OR AAABB, obtained in a single sitting. (The grading within band B must be at B2 or above).Also required: O in English or English Language

Minimum entry requirement: DDM in related subjects.

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£9,250 per year

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£1,820 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,800 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,800 per year

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Marta
23 Nov 23
English MA (Hons)
One of my favourite things is the Library, each floor has different noise levels, it's great to focus and is on campus so you're only ever a 10minute walk away maximum meaning...
Read more
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Theresa
23 Nov 23
English MA (Hons)
I really enjoy studying at the university of Aberdeen, from the stunning buildings to the courses offered to us. However, the uni Starbucks shut down which was a key place for me...
Read more
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University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen , Aberdeen

The beautiful University of Aberdeen dates to 1495 when it was founded by William Elphinstone with the founding principle of ‘open to...

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University Office Regent Walk King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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